Novodevichy Convent

Novodevichy Convent

The Novodevichy Convent is situated in the southwest of Moscow and was constructed between the 16th and 17th centuries as one of a series of convents incorporated into Moscow’s defensive network. The convent is intimately connected with Russia’s political, cultural, and religious heritage and has strong ties to the Kremlin in Moscow. It was used by women of the Tsarist family and nobility, with members and descendants of the royal family also buried in the convent’s cemetery. The interior of the convent is richly decorated and houses an important collection of paintings, exemplifying the pinnacle of Russian architectural achievement.

Foreign Name: Ensemble of the Novodevichy Convent

Must-Visit Reason: An exemplary masterpiece of Russian architectural achievement

Continent: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region: Russia[Russia]

Province/State: Moscow Autonomous City [Moscow]

City: Moscow [Moscow]